With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on thousands of lives, we thought it especially pertinent to look closely at the alarming increase of alcohol overconsumption and abuse in the UK and how people can address it - and hopefully get to the bottom of it. Dr Niall Campbell, has been a ...

Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...

Diabetes is the 7th most deadly disease affecting over 420 million people globally with numbers sadly on the rise. Its main characteristic is the loss of carbohydrate metabolism function. The most common symptom is high blood glucose which is a consequence of impaired insulin production in the ...

Here is another mushroom that most of us may not have heard of: Cordyceps mushrooms (also known as caterpillar fungus) are a fungus typically found in the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan regions of Nepal. Now before you get scared about its origins, this mushroom is a highly-valued ingredient in ...

It’s more important than ever before to keep fit and healthy this year especially with the new stresses and pressures of all these lockdown challenges. Looking for ways to adopt a more active lifestyle? Here are some sustainable tips to get more active this New Year in; Fit & Healthy in 2021: 6 ...

Supermarket shelves are stocked with many different types of bread, some are healthier than others yet they all provide different benefits. Some are made from whole grains, whilst others are made from refined grains which don’t offer too much in the nutritional value department. However, if you're ...

With gym closures happening over the last few months in our country’s lockdowns, many of us have resorted to training at home. Training with your own bodyweight has become a necessity for very many people. With a small investment of a couple of pounds to buy some core sliders, (aka furniture ...

Live yogurt, Greek yogurt, skyr, kefir, drinkable yogurt, the list goes on...But what exactly is yogurt, why are they healthy and why are there so many variations? Don’t worry, this article's got you covered! Read on for Yogurt: 5 Different Types & Their 3 Main Health Benefits! Yogurt is ...

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme extract found in the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant, 'Ananas Comosus'. It is used as a form of dietary supplement due to its active ingredients proteinases and proteases. These enzymes work to break down proteins in the body. Bromelain is often used as ...

Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you should be limited in your breakfast options. Fortunately, there’s a simple—and healthy—way to whip up the most important meal of the day while avoiding meat and fish. Eggs, oats, smoothies and tofu; are meat-free breakfast components that can be as ...